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(a) It is H. M. G.'s policy to restore British
sovereignty and administration immediately, and
it is their purpose that for initial period there
should be military administration as soon as duly
authorised commander of British or Allied military
or naval force can reach Colony.
(Gimson)
(b) If it is open to you to assume administration
of Government under powers which you have in absence of Governor under existing Letters Patent, your duty will be to act accordingly with the full support of
His Majesty's Government until such time as Force Commander as stated in (a) arrives with authority
to establish military administration.
communicate by telegraph with Hli, Ambassador for confirmation of authority of any British or Allied Officer immediately on arrival of such officer in Hong Kong and in agreement with officer concerned, and you
You should
́s.qs. for.
S.
Colonies
should
await specific authority from S. of S. for the Colonies before handing over.
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